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Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16

F-Messrs. Adams, Allison and Echols
proprietors of the rev Drug Stsrs
5 + corner public square III au Y.
rated Wednesday the Soda water
season at their elegant Fountain BY
treating all com-rs with a glass OF
their delicious. unexcelled beverage.
These clever young gentlemen yer
do things by halves.
- There will be 4 Masonic reunion
and supper vt the Hall of Evening
Star Lodge No 6 Thursday night
next.
The l.. 4. A. s. Of the Fad G. P.
Church holds interesting mestiugs
every Thursday night.
The work Of la, ing the new water
mains r6gresses.
Services al all t Z churches to-
morrow.
The |. 0. I Lodge has had
large increase of new members.
If you would have good gars
den new is the time to make it.
The weather is beautiful ana buggy
drives are all the 60 just at present. And
the love sick clerk peers eagerly out at
the dashing turn outs, and wonders how
far 10 cents Will 60, on phaeton and
pair. and soda water on the road.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
Personal.

Mr.. Chas. Miller was ny from De-
catur Sunday.
Mr.. PowAatan Mc(iill was 1t homs
this week.
Hon. w. P. Williams is srrving on
the U. 5. Jury.
Capt. D. N. Cooper HAS been at
tending U. s. Court.
Hon. Jas. Ja~kson was in the city
this week.
Rev. H. N. Brown has been attending
the Conference at Decatur.
Aid. NJ. z. Wise is on 4 business
trip to Cincinnati.
Gen. Geo. L. Spencer, OF Nevada, for.
merly an active leader in Alabama poli-
tics, is in the city.
Rev. Alfred Barnett WAS ct home
this week.
Rev, H. J. r. Williams returned
home Thursday.
Capt. james II Bone has been ap-
pointeda Notary Public by Gov.
Seay.
Mr.. w. Il. Peace now engaged in
Real Estate buinsss in Birmineh. M
was in the city this wesk.
Rev. A. w. Mckinney has been in
Decatur since "wednesday attending
the NJ. + Conferences.
Misses Jalia Turner, Jessie Bold
Wise and Ad.lie E. P,uitt attended
ware, Christias Shoscraft, Jennie
the State Teachers Association 1t
Birmingham this week
Misses Addie f. Prnitt and Eliza
Donssan are the accredited delegates
OF the Ladies EdueatiouAl Aid Soei,
ty of the G. p. church to the G. P
General Assembly which convenes at
Chattanooga.
R-v.J. F. Humphrey returned
Thursday from the c. p. Presbytsry
held at Mt. Hope church. near Moore
sville, and pronounces it one of the
most successful sessions f,r many
years.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
"a. E. BAND OF Holpess.

The ranks Of this little baud o!
faithful church WORKERS was increased
At the Tuesday night meeting BY
tho enrolment of Mrs Georgia Nc
Depald, Mrs Ann y iIliAms and Ar
William Riley - new membsrs. The
ssmi.annual election Of officers re-
snltsd-For President, Mira Fran.
cas- Biniord; Vice Pres, Mrs I s
Cooper; Sec., Mrs S 4 D Shelly ;
Treasurer. Miss s P Nsstia Chaplain
Mrs George Mcdonald. Board Of
Dlrsctsrs -Messrs Wa Hyis. CLas
Harris end Lsvi Scraggs.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
City Officers Elect.

The officers elect Of the city we're
duly inducted into Office Monday last
Judge Tsylcr administering the
oath of office. Thus Mayor MsstIn's .
excellent administration endorsed By
the large majority Of citizsns. starts
on ito third term. The irst act Of
the new B B,ard waS the commendabls
re. election OF the old officers, who
have proven themselves faithful aud
compstsnt in the discharge OF their
duties.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
Mt. Olive 0sptlst Church.

Rev. Milton Connolly Pastor Of
Mt. y i've church four miles North Of
Huntsville, will conduct services At
his church on the Fourth Sunday
April 24th. The PAs.o. and his
brave congregation deserve every
encouragement iu their jealous work
to build up this church. which We note
with pleasure is now in flonrishing
state of growth.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
Removal of the Gazette
Office.

The GAZETTE Office has been re-
moyed from the Moore block TO the
builling adjoining the Post office, up
stairs, on Fianklin 81.
This ofic- will be found N ,re con-
yenieut for our bniseess, our friends
sn] the public. Call aud see us in
our new quarters.
GAZETTE COMPANY.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
Nsi!!hborheo1 New: and Gossip

Hold to your homes.
Spring smiles this week.
Matrimonial market qni-t.
Fishing parties are on the boom.
'ad Fellows lodge Mondsy night.
ics cold Soda water ut j. N.
Nszz.s
Huntsville has fur X. OF l..
'ssemhlies.
4 daily mail has hren ordered
tween Huntsville aid Flora. Tenn.
send the children to Sunday
schoel
:, he NJ. L choir il much improv.
'aaad enlarged.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
LOCAL RAILROAD SCHEDULE,

Passenger Train No. !, arrives at
Huntsville going west) at 1915 D. m.
Leaves at 1850 g
Passenger Train No. 2, arrives
going East at $50 a. M.
Leaves at 900 a. m.
Passenger Train No. 3, arrives
gong Vest at lilo p. m.
Leaves at l:l5
fa@nser Train No. 4, arrives
going East at 800 D. m.
Leaves 5:O5
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
Dgesi Of d fs W0u y q ..

The unfortunate man, Frank Cannon
wh) fell from the tower OF Major
G'Shsughnessy's new building died yes
terdav afternoon, at $3.50 O'Clock, 20 We
are informed.
He never recovered consciousness, but
was in comatose condition until he
died.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
The Brick YArass.

The brick making industry is being
pushed for all it is worth, and it is worth
pretty considerable just now. We learn
that Hon. f. |. Mastin will have a mill
lion or 80 in day or two to dispose of,
and a couple more kilns will be prepared
Immediately.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
|. OIL. EASTER CEREMONIES,
interesting Services at the n.
Z. Church and Splendid
Procsssion--Sermon by
A. W. Mckinney
Welcome Ad-
dress by Pas
tor Brown.

The lovely Easter Sunday in Hunts
willie April 10th was made more at.
trActive by the beautiful Easter OBJ.
servancss OF the Imm .culate Lodge
At 2aoclock in the af ernoun tue
members went out. marching frs ~
their Lodge to the NJ. Z. Church
and forming = lengthy aud imposing
procession. Tney were joined at the
church by Queen E.thsrs Court,
and an ovsrflowing audience. On the
arrival at the church. after some
sxcsllsnt masic b,v the choir. R-v. H.
N. Brown. welcomed the Order to
the church 10 the following eloquent
words:
| TO tie members Of he T. D.. T. of
Huntscile.
Ladies and Gentlemen
think myself happy in the fact that
appear before you as the accredited mes-
ssngsr of the Methodist Episcopal Church
to present to yoa her frsternal greetings
ana 10 welcome you to these sacred walls
We are pleased to honor you ss members Of
the !. 0. l. drst for the name you bear. and
secondly for the work in which You are en-
gAgsd. Over 1900 years ago. the Immsc-
alats Lamb OF God made HE appearance into
the world, aud his good name as Immsc-
ulstes You bear, for which cause suppo Q
you are here to comm moe rste his renusrect
ion.
Friends, 90 with me and t us
visit jerusalem. enter that Jewish
6anhedrim. look upon that council.
aud into the face of that Immaculate
Lamb Of God, aud hear the decision
of that council.
In the year seventeen of the Em.
psror Tiberius Ceasar, and the "a day
Of March, iE the city Of the holy
Jsrusalem. Annas and Caispbas bsing
high priests, sacrifcators OF the peo-
PIE Of God Pvntiua Plate. Governor
Of Lower Galilss sitting in the pros
idential chair Of the Prsatory. con
dsmns Jesus of Nazareth t. die on
the cross between two thieves the great
and notorious evidence of the people
saying: 1st Jesus is sedncer.
2nd He is ssaitious.
era He 10 an enemy to the law.
4th He calls himself falsely the Son
of God.
5th He calls himself the King of
Isarel.
9th He entered The temple followed
by . multitude bearing palm branches
in their hauds.
Orders the first Centurion, Qullius
Cornelicus, to lead him to the place
Of executi N ForbIds any person
whons ,svsr, either poor or rich, TO
oppose the desth of Jesus, the wit
nesses WIN 81 gned the condemnation
of jesus are.
l.t Daniel, Rabboni, = Pharisse.
"a, Joannea Roroba BIZ.
3rd Rsphel. Rabboni
4th Cspst, . citizen.
Jesus shall 60 out Of the city Of
Jerusalem by the gate Strusnnas.
Friends. The above is tho dt clsi n oi
6 council we have just visit d. So
CHI ist was cruci6ed, huri.d aud rose
the third day.
But Tor His rssurrsetioa, the hope
OF immortality had perishsa in the
grave; the Gospel itslf had lroved .
allure. With what sxulting rapture
the mind turns FROM the dark scenes
of the garden, the cru,s, and the tomb,
10 behold tho splspdor OF thu res
dissection triumph!
Hear, O 70 nations! hear it, Oys
d I'd!
| He rose! he rose! hs burst the bars
ef death!
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16

ket. In tran
sit. Nile Green
eliotrope
'Albatross, the
newest shades
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16

Fresh, cool Lager
Beer always on
tap. The finest
stock of Native
4 Foreign Wines
in the city, to be
found at the Sa-
w. +. STRUVE.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16

For the cheapest school-books,
''a'lnery, de-. 90 to
MURRAY & PETTUS. bookstore
Murray's old stand.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-04-16
DR.. A. B. Sheibv.

z Doors South OF Post Office N
Franklin st.
Office hours from 8 to II Msna
from 3 to 6P. N.
Messages left at Allison, Adams &
Echols, Drug Store will receive Al.
tention.
Calls in town and country will h.
pre- mptly attended. Residences At
Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12
Grand Informal Opening
QUE NEW BUILDING


Aaotter addition Annered and another Ne'c Depart
1aeHt
We have now as pretty room for the display
and sale Of Upholstery Goods rs can be seen in
Washington. and in order to make trade as rapid
II as possible We have marked the goods at the
following very low prices:
1000 rairs Bras3 Chains at lie per pair.
Curtain Poles ir Cherry, Ebony, Walnut and
Ash, with highly polished rings and ends, 24c;
others price 31c.
0nc lot Of Fancy Tables, elegantly polished, in
Cherry and Antique Oak, 81 40 cach; worth 50
500 Gags at 5Ic each
Big DIVE in elegant Shear Portiere Curtains;
,yor;h $50 our price fiom SIS 70 to S23 per pair.
Japanese Pcrtiero Screens, SO so zach
II! kinds aud styles OF Portiere and Window
Draacries rom 81 IS up, way below marx ct
frices
;,bic Covers, all sizes full line.
Upholstery FELT. all coors, two yards wide, OILY
)! per yard.
Elceant liuc Of Fringes, all prices aud cOlo!s
India Tiusel scaIfs 9Sc.
Pair Cocrs in India Silks, all the newest
SHADES, 81 inches wide, soc. Others price e3c
All our goods are of the newest patterns. So it
will he advantageous to you to bny from US
4 line line of Dolls Just receired.
Nc have opened our Fancy Plush Box Depart
ment earlier this season than usual TO give you
XII opportunity to make selections in advance.
A new stock of Bronze and Bsque Figures way
below their real vslne
Albums and Portfolios at
LANSBURGH & BROS,
Nos 400, 422 and 426 9TH street.
n0512 2t Largest store in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12
LOCAL BREVITHES.

The November term OF the Corporation
Court will begin on Monday next.
At Christ Church to morrow morning s
collection will lie taken up for Diocesan
Missions.
A number of gentleman of this city are
considering the question of organizing a
Literary society.
Twentyone birds 10 one daG are reported
to have fallen victims 10 some sp0!!smen
who left here this week Tor Ceroire county
During thu election at Fairfax c. H. on
Tuesday Mr.. w. r. Moore YVES attacked by
Mr. Henry Gunnell and sustained bad
scratch on his face by falling aganste stove.
This mornings Washington papers give
an account of the shooting OF q man named
Carpenter by ]. a. Piumsly. NJ Brorghton,
Ohio, which was published in the GAZETTE
ten days ago.
The crew Of the brig Daisy, which passed
up the river yesterday from Trinidad with
asphalt, report that the voyags was delayed,
and that for several days they were with.
out sufficient food.
Mrs. Annie ]. Jackson, wife OF Mr Samuel
E. Jackson, engineer ut j w. Nelis's mill,
died this morning att O'Clock, at her resi-
dence on south Alfred street, after short
illness. She was native of Stafford coun-
~, Va.
The police report Last night as berg
cloudy and cool with one prisoner Gnd nine
dodgers at the station house The only case
before The Mayor this morning was that OF
Henry Anderson, colored, arrested by otli-
GERS Davis aud Bremen, for an assault on
Lucy Egg. He was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

have had caterrh for twenty years, and
used all kinds Of remedies without relief. Mr.
Smith, druggist of Little Falls, recommended
VS. Cream Balm. The effect of the first appli-
cation was magical, it allsycd the Inflammation
and the next morning my heal was as clear as a
bell One bottle has done me so much good that
am convinced its uss will effect permanent cure.
!. i soothing. pleasant and easy to apply, and
strongly urge rs use by all suGerers.-GEoRGE
Terry, Little Falls, n. Y.
Apply Balm into each postri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

STEAM LAUNpRY-Mr. Fred. G.. Rogers,
an eoparprising young citizen. has hand
some!; fitted up one Of the Store rooms in
the OLD railroad building, on King street,
near Washington, ard, as will be seen by
his notice published elsewhere, will open q
steam laundry there on Tuesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

Fox IN A CELLAR-When City Treasurer
Harlow vent to his dinner to day be found
in the cellar OF his residence. on the corner
Of Cameron aud Alfred streets, 8 full grown
red fox, which was partly concealed under
pile of old lumber Mr.. 81. tried TO catch
the fox, but was unable to do SO, and says
the owner can have it if he comes for 1t and
takes it away-tbe sooner the Better. How
the fox got there is mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12
DRY GOODS.
Handsome Presents f0F0a Cash Customers

Selling of our French Serges Every day we
sell from 100 to 200 yards. These elegant Dress
Goods are all pure fac Freoch Wool, wide double
width, in all colors, black included, cash value
62c, reduced to 3714c Eight yards makes dress
and costs only s.. Hand :ome Plaid Dress Goods,
pure wool, wide double width. 81 y. Blankets,
slightly soiled, So 81 % and - 80. Royal Serge,
stylish dress goods wide double fold ali coloTs, IL
yards, 81. Tico Cloth Dress Goods, 81 lucc wool.
wide double width, price every where soc, reduced
to 37lb. Silk and Wcol Dress Goods, neat checks,
new styles, 25c. Black Csshmeres, wide double
width. immense assortment, p, 81, 81, 40, 80,
GO and 75c. Black and Colored Silk Velvets, zoe.
Beautiful Wool Dress Goods IL yards for 81 90.
Double Blankets immense size, excellent quality,
extra heavy, worth 50, reduced TO 81 80.
Cash customers who buy 50 worth OF Dry Goods
receive pai- of handsome Damask Towels, worth
ST. Cash customers who buy $40 worth Of Try
Goods receive "a handsome Bridal Qullt, worth
81 so.
CARTER'Sz
I'll Market Space, near 7M st, Washington D, c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

For weak lungs, splitting of blood, short
ness of breath, consumption. night sweats
and all lingering coughs, DE-. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery" is q sovereign rem
edy. Superior to c9d liver oil. By drug
gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section fair weather. slowly rising
temperature. light TO fresh northerly winds, be-
coming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

MISUNDERSTANDING second anniversary
OF he laying Ct the foundation stone of the
large saw and planning mill Of Mr.. ]. Il. D.
Suoot vas celebrated at the mill, on Lee
street, last uIeht. by an oyster roast given
by Mr. Smoor 10 his employees ard friends.
4 iarge number Of persons assembled there
where oysters roasted. steamed and raw
were furnished III the greatest abundance.
This mill was built in thirty-seven working
days. and during the past two years work
has not been suspended there for half hour
at Q time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

1t would be well for property owne's 20
hear IL cind that il theiS Stale taxes are not
laid by the Srst proximo peoaity ci per
cent. will be adeed TO their bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

DAMAGE SU1r.-Late yesterday evening
in The County Circuit Court. The jury 10 Inc
case OF Joseph Thornberry against the VIZ dr
pipia Midland Railway Co. returned YER
dict dict in favor of the piaiatiff for five thou
saud dollars damages. The injury sued for ,
was occasioned by wrecked train on ne ,e
railroad, caused by 8 defective place ia the ;,s
trat < on the farm Of Co. Robert B5ver:e y, IN
Fayquier county, OF Jaly IL, 1883. IN wh'ca
the plaintiff, who was bfakeman On Inc
train, had bis foot CRUSHED. Which was AM
puiated. The plaintiff was represented rs
Mr.. Edmund Burke, aud The railroad ny
Gen. W. H. Payne aud Mr. Lecnsfd Mar
bury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

AUCTION SALEs.-Mr. +. T. Lucas, auc
,ioneer, sold to-day at public auction, fer
Worth Hulfsh, esq
l. "A lot of ground with three story
frame tenement thereon, 20xS0 feet, situa
ted on the els, side Of Fairfax street, be-
tween Duke and Wolfe streets, 10 Mrs. NJ.
J. Carlin, for 81, $40 cash.
9. A let of ground, with two story frame
tenement thereon, 20xS0 feet, adjoining the
above on the south. to Mrs. J. q. Bruce. for
$40
3. A lot of ground, adjoining No. Q, on the
south, 20xS0 feet, to Mrs. j. H. Bruce, fer
the sum OF $3.50.
Messrs. Green & Wise, auctoneers. to day
sold for Charles L. Stuart, Special Commits
sioner in the cause of Daniel W. Griffith vs.
Kinsey Griffith ct ais the following named
property to wit:
Lot No. l, on King street between Union
and Lee streets, with improvements. 'front.'
ing on King street 90 feet 9 inches, to Mrs.
Julia Griffith, for 1913.
Lot No next, adjoining on the west,
with improvements, fronting on King street
q feet, to same purchaser for 1925.
Lot No s next. adj Ding on the west, with
Improvements, fronting on King street, &C
FEET, to same purchaser for 81 ,075.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, To MORROW
Christ Curch.-Services Mt II a. N. and 7:SC
p. H. b. Rev. II. Suter.
81. Paups Gmch.-Services Still a. m
aud 4 p m. by Rev Or. Norton.
Grace Murch.-Specel services at 10 q
N and services at II q. m. and at 7:30 p
IL. by Rev. Chas. Gauss.
ST. Mayy's C,srch.-Mass at and IL a
N. and sermon, by Rev. Father Quinn and
Vespers at 4 p N.
First PresJgterian urch-se-vice at II
q n. by Rev J. N. Nourse.
Second Presbyterian Gurch-No service
10 the morning Service at 7:30 p n. by
Rev. j. NJ Mouse.
Baptist Church.-Services at II a. N. by
Rev. A ] Reaney, of Heatheyille, Va, and
at 7:30 p m by Rev l. NJ Mercer.
Trinity Metz EpiS. Ourch-Services at
II a. NJ and $50 p. IN. BY Rev. r. F. Bishop.
Meth. EOiS Church South.-Services at II
q. IN. and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. r. Smthson.
Meth Prot. Uurck.-Services at II a. II.
and 730 p. m. by Rev S. J. Smith.
German Lutheran Curch.-Seryice at II
q. m. by Rev. ]. A. Schwoy.
Young Mems Christian -ASSociation.-Pray-
er meeting at the rooms At $50 p. N. Aims
House at 2:30 p. m. and Jail at p. IN.
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CONFECTIONERS.
Holiday Times.
HENRY BRENGLE, 5a1 KING ST.

BK I.4N IA KbHsN-4V " H11Is O.sN - y "
is low ready for the fall and winter with
THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEARS SEASONS.
II intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
by.
Creams of all lavors Black Fruit, Pound, jelly
and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain Cakes, are sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at home.
Also Cream Pnffs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tally of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits.
Nuts. Confectioneres, Caromels and Sugared
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties.
nov12 IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CIrY.-Judge
lac Xsi,t. presiding-Mushbach vs.. Field
ct al renorC of commissioner conf med and
A. " ArmstronS appointed commissioner
10 Sbstbam vs.. Harrison ct al; rule against
! ~ Grsvson to show cause why real es'
n isto >, ID to him should not be reseie.
.n So apIar' ing former decree and to report
anu eprsle IN Tor dispositions taken outside
OF p sas s'a so vt & Co. VS. W: F. Vincent ct
e ~ dir dire, ,ting G. 4, Mushbach, as
se0e ee0 to nav $40 for taxIa assessed against
capital of J. W. P,'ake.
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OFFICERS.

OFFICERS. DIRECTORS.
p ANADAY, Hon.M
Washington, D
Secretary, WILLIAM oDElr
Washington, Hn.J BsII
Vice President, BARTON, CLARKE P cRANDALI.
Marc Island Navy Yard, Cal Up
Treasurer, Hon JOHN sHPMAN JONATHAN BARTON,
c. BROWNE
Genera Manage VIC CUNNINGHAM
klcry,
The capital stock of this company 1925 0G0 divided into $4,000
shares Of 81 each.
The company incorporated under the laws Virginia and
the holder.
The GOLD MINING COMPANY location Music Mountains A. is as
mining enterprise placed the market its
possibilities have been exceeded Every share should double
within year, and they may quadrupe they based
property that would ordinarily have been capitalized
great on account Its known richness and promise.
made small that any invest Subscriptions
for FIVE shares welcome as those for hundreds
Every dollar Of earnings will go the stockholders in dend
there is nothing that they be used for.
Wisewe MILL capacity 20 per day. with powerful machinery
has purchased will be the ground ready for erection the
mine within the next thirty days
The solid basis upon which the company founded and the practical
proofs the the have already secured the confidence
Of public stock has steadily advanced in selling value
Within the last few days de sales have been made
There no the market for permanent
For full information regard this Mine apply the
SECRETARY Room 40 lie Droit Building,
as WAsHINGToN, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-12

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-In the Circuit
CoarG for the city to-day, in the case OF
Perry. Smoot & Co., ct ais, vs. w. +. Vin-
cent 8. Gis., the City Council of Alexandria
through Mr.. S. G.. Brent, filed petition ask
iug the court TO enter decree aireotl9g
Geo. A. Mushbach, assignee OF John w.
,Psske to nav to the petitioner the amount
nf tayes assessed against the capital of John
w Peake for the wears 1SS5-'S6. Mr.. Geo.
4 Mmshbach. assignee, demurred to the Pc
titan upop the ground that the city had no
right to assess. for the purposes of taxation,
capitsl employed in business, and upon the
Ground that Peake having assigned for the
benefit of his creditors the city could not
follow the property in his hands. Tne court
oyerruled the demurrer and entered the de-
cree asked for by the city.